The Department of Tourism (DOT) is deploying smartphones and Internet of Things (IoT) devices to make travel across the Philippines safer and more efficient for every visitor. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the initiative empowers tourists with reliable technology and accurate tourism...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Wednesday, November 5, announced that it has officially signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Konektadong Pinoy Act — marking a historic step toward ensuring that every Filipino has access to fast,...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) launched a program with social media platform TikTok, which is aimed at transforming digital creativity into livelihood opportunities for tourism-related Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement...
Beyond its power to transform, technology can also be used as a weapon against corruption and a tool for good governance, Vice President Sara Duterte said on Monday, Oct. 20. The Vice President was the keynote speaker of the opening ceremony of the 51st Philippine Business Conference & Expo (PBC&E)...
Young Filipinos are helping change the way sexual and reproductive health is talked about by using social media to empower peers and challenge stigma. The “Adolescent Peer Champions for Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR)” initiative, supported by the United Nations Population Fund...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, October 9, announced the launch of a new digital planning web tool and school safety guidebook aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and response in schools nationwide. The initiative, rolled out after the recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake in...
An advocacy group urged the public on Friday, October 3, to set aside misplaced fears over the installation of telco towers near schools, stressing that scientific research shows no health risks associated with such facilities and highlighting their importance in improving digital access for...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Tuesday, September 30, exposed a massive network of illegal online gambling in the Philippines—revealing more than 1,000 unlicensed gambling websites and over 100 social media influencers promoting illicit operations. CICC’s Threat...
Compliance is high among foreign digital giants, as the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) reported strong initial collections from the value-added tax (VAT) on digital services. Total tax haul from the imposition of the 12-percent consumption levy on digital services in June has reached ₱2.8...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) underscored the critical role of innovation, inclusivity, and artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming Philippine higher education during CanvasCon Philippines 2025, held on Wednesday, September 10, at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig City. Commissioner...
Educators, administrators, and thought leaders from across the Philippines and abroad gathered on Wednesday, September 10, for CanvasCon Philippines 2025 to explore the future of AI in higher education, digital learning trends, and education technology innovation. The one-day event, hosted by...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has identified two pressing challenges facing the Philippine education system: the massive classroom shortage and the widening digital divide among learners. DepEd Undersecretary for Strategic Management Ronald Mendoza said the country is grappling with an...
